Togetherness: Brighton High School is Recognized for Its Culture of Inclusion

Athlete student photos hanging from a banner along the balcony of a school gym next to a unified champion school banner.

Brighton High school in Brighton, Michigan was recognized on October 19^th as a top-five Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® in the country. Brighton students play together in the sports of flag football, basketball, and bocce.

Brighton High School Rally

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